Benelli 502c vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 502c vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Benelli 502c: 48 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 502c
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 8,500 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli 502c
6.5/10
"Great value cruiser if parts sourcing doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Smooth parallel twin engine
+Competitive used pricing
Cons
−Terrible parts availability
−Suspension too soft standard
−Sparse dealer network
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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